Meet The Expert
JESSICA COHEN TAUBMAN
Senior Manager, Legal Affairs
Jessica Cohen Taubman is an attorney with a decade of experience in the background screening and drug testing industries. As the Manager of Compliance + Legal Affairs at Hound Labs, Inc., Jessica offers guidance on legal trends and regulatory updates, helping the company navigate the complexities of the evolving legislative landscape. Jessica leverages her industry background and expertise to support Hound Labs’ mission of helping employers in workplace drug testing. Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and religion from Temple University, her Juris Doctor from the Emory University School of Law, and her Master of Science in criminology from the University of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and the Professional Background Screening Association.
Thoughts on the Journey to Federal Cannabis Legalization
By JESSICA COHEN TAUBMAN |
Senior Manager of Legal Affairs shares her takeaways from Capitol Hill, where national lawmakers discussed the road to federal cannabis legalization.
Top Ten Questions About California A.B. 2188
By JESSICA COHEN TAUBMAN |
Here’s what you need to know about a new law that provides workplace protections for recreational and medical marijuana users.
Navigating the Tangled Web of State Cannabis Laws
By JESSICA COHEN TAUBMAN |
It’s critical to know the differences in state cannabis laws and how they can affect employers’ workplace marijuana policies.
Legalization 2022: What Did Voters Say About Cannabis?
By JESSICA COHEN TAUBMAN |
Not everyone saw a cannabis-related initiative on their ballot this year, but the impacts of changing cannabis laws are still likely heading your way.
California A.B. 2188: Employment Protections for Cannabis Users
By JESSICA COHEN TAUBMAN |
With the signing of Assembly Bill 2188, California becomes the seventh state to pass a law prohibiting the discrimination of employment based on the use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace.
Cannabis Legislation Trends: Political Shock Value No More
By JESSICA COHEN TAUBMAN |
The times of a one-size-fits-all cannabis workplace policy have ended. A recent use breath test can help employers adapt to stay competitive in the job market.
Cannabis Reform: Movement and Stalls Across the U.S.
By JESSICA COHEN TAUBMAN |
As reform efforts continue, July Fourth was the second-highest cannabis sales day of 2021 in states where medical and/or recreational use are legal.
Looking Deeper at the Legal Effects of Cannabis Legalization
By JESSICA COHEN TAUBMAN |
An interview with John Thomas, employment lawyer at McGuireWoods, who advises employers on countless legal issues, litigates on their behalf, and understands how cannabis legalization continues to impact both employers and employees.